Willys custom order - Help me decide package options

[sciotola88]

I would get the tow group. That's what I regret not getting on my willys diesel. Other than that I love it.

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[blnewt]

Shifting into 4hi is pretty easy once you get used to it, I think the wife would be ok w/ that as long as you get a little seat time w/ it.

 

[Heimkehr]

The smoking group is required to get a lighter port for the back seats.

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The Smoker's Group was/is $30.00. For that, the buyer receives just the cigar lighter and removable ash tray. I added it to my JLU order. That option didn't provide a 12V power port for use by the passengers.

 

[MidwestJeeper]

Hey all!

I am planning on turning in my leased Sahara and custom ordering a Willys. This is likely going to be my long term vehicle for at least 6-7 years (well... unless Jeep comes out with a super cool JL mid cycle or a brand new JM?? LOL)

I need some help from the Jeepers here to help me decide on package options. Some packages, I am sure I need them. Others, I am on the fence and unclear.

I want these options for sure:

• Black 3-pc hard top
• 8.4" NAV group
• Advanced safety and safety group
• Technology group

I need your help to figure these out:

• Cold weather group or stand-alone convenience group?
  I live in the Midwest now and the cold weather group has been super useful in keeping my hands and a$$ warm for 5 months of the year when it is below 40F!
  If i did move south to Texas, for example. Do I really need the Cold Weather group or can I get away with the remote start feature in the convenience group?
  
  
• Selec-Trac 4WD: The 4hi Auto is great when my wife drives the Jeep on snow/rain days. If we moved to a snow-free state, would I find the Selec-Trac useful?
  I will be doing mild to moderate offroading for sure, but I typically use 4hi part time and 4lo as necessary.
  Is the Selec-Trac a good-to-have or a must-have?
  
  
• Trailer Tow package:
  I don't have kayaks, quad bikes or campers and won't be towing unless we need to move large items.
  This package comes with the larger alternator and the aux power connections. I don't plan on installing additional high power light bars at this time.
  
  Any other major benefit I've left out with this package?

I am looking at saving some $$$ to do some immediate mods (steel bumpers, new tires), so I would much appreciate your inputs on the packages!!

Happy Jeeping!

UPDATE:

Thanks to all of you for your responses in this thread and several days spent reading up 100s of posts, I finally placed my custom order today!
.. not before going back and forth an entire day and a half on the paint color. Knife's edge decision on green vs gray lol!

Here is my build:
> 2.0L with 8spd auto
> Black 3pc hard top, no headliner. (I will add an aftermarket one later)
> Advanced safety and safety groups
> Convenience group
> Tech group (which is mandatory with the Willys package)
> SelecTrac full time 4wd

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